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NDP members pass motion for B.C. government to investigate forestry company

NDP members pass motion for B.C. government to investigate forestry company

The motion, passed by members of the BC NDP Kamloops-North Thompson Electoral District Association, comes amid a federal investigation into Paper Excellence and will be voted on at the party's provincial council meeting next month.
Injured hiker helicoptered out of Skookumchuck Narrows park

Injured hiker helicoptered out of Skookumchuck Narrows park

The rescue was coordinated between four teams of first responders
Lower Coast receives $250,000 in rural economic diversification funds

Lower Coast receives $250,000 in rural economic diversification funds

SCREDO, the Gambier Island Community Association and Gibsons Public Market among recipients of rural economic diversification fund's first intake.
Stonehurst public hearing will be virtual only

Stonehurst public hearing will be virtual only

Town states that 'If Zoom doesn’t work for people, we encourage them to provide written submissions. If neither of these options is accessible for someone, we will find another way for them to provide input – they just need to get in touch with us.'
'Dreams Come True' offers free prom dresses to Coast students

'Dreams Come True' offers free prom dresses to Coast students

Jenni Peters has gathered about 340 dresses for locals looking to make their prom a little more affordable – but glamorous nonetheless
Trees not endangered species in B.C., expert says

Trees not endangered species in B.C., expert says

"We have lots of forest, it’s just the forest we’re operating in for timber harvesting has become a lot less," forestry expert David Elstone says.
MP Patrick Weiler on how the federal budget may affect Coasters

MP Patrick Weiler on how the federal budget may affect Coasters

The West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country representative shared his thoughts on plans for 2023
Festival of the Performing Arts unites budding artists, accomplished adjudicators

Festival of the Performing Arts unites budding artists, accomplished adjudicators

The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts will include more than 200 distinct performances, including the return of a category introduced last year that highlights music written by Indigenous composers. 
Sale of timber lot near Joe Smith Creek delayed a year

Sale of timber lot near Joe Smith Creek delayed a year

The sale of TA0521 has had a year's reprieve.
David King's award winning 'Garage Sale' coming to Heritage Playhouse

David King's award winning 'Garage Sale' coming to Heritage Playhouse

The Driftwood Players will premiere their rendition of the late Sunshine Coast playwright's award-winning play on Friday, April 14, the first of nine evening and matinee performances at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons.